Living in Gejiu
Gejiu is a city in Yunnan, China, home to 136,135 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 10%, #178 of 1,977), young families (top 10%, #189 of 1,977), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 11%, #207 of 2,047).
Residents136,135
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport195 km (Kunming Changshui International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km731,200 people
Terrain around itabout 2,150 m, height range 920 m
Main railway line1.4 km
Distance to Beijing2,222 km
Within 10 km136,135 people
Winter daylight10 h 42 min, sunset 11:27
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Gejiu
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 42 min and sets around 11:27; in late June it sets around 13:56.
How Gejiu ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in China. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In China | In Yunnan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 71 | #189 of 1,977 | #15 of 107 | Map |
| Low-income household | 73 | #577 of 2,047 | #15 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #274 of 1,977 | #23 of 107 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #178 of 1,977 | #15 of 107 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #1,456 of 1,977 | #62 of 107 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,545 of 1,977 | #60 of 107 | Map |
| Early retiree | 74 | #266 of 2,047 | #38 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #593 of 1,696 | #17 of 68 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #585 of 1,627 | #17 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 64 | #578 of 1,543 | #15 of 59 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #716 of 2,047 | #21 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #530 of 1,657 | #17 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #576 of 1,462 | #22 of 58 | Map |
| Student | 14 | #410 of 819 | #10 of 21 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #351 of 1,977 | #8 of 107 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #960 of 2,047 | #24 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #587 of 1,543 | #22 of 59 | Map |
| Expat professional | 55 | #913 of 2,047 | #21 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 48 | #1,470 of 1,977 | #40 of 107 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #1,164 of 2,047 | #88 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #905 of 1,774 | #56 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 60 | #207 of 2,047 | #58 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #1,082 of 2,047 | #85 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #501 of 2,047 | #11 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 57 | #791 of 2,047 | #20 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #510 of 2,047 | #60 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 65 | #912 of 2,047 | #21 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | 52 | #734 of 1,696 | #21 of 68 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mengzi 23 km
- Kaiyuan (Yunnan) 40 km
- Wenshan City 112 km
- Kaihua 115 km
- Miyang 120 km
- Hekou (Yunnan) 127 km
- Yuxi (Yunnan) 127 km
- Mabai 138 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.